New Haymarket bar aims to kickstart Union Quarter
Belfast’s newest bar and street food hangout is opening it doors at the start of July, creating 50 jobs in the process.
Haymarket, on Gresham Street, will occupy the former Hudson bar following a £250,000 investment to transform the venue and kickstart the rejuvenation of the Smithfield and Union Quarter.
Director of hospitality Michael Stewart said: “We are thrilled to bring a new and exciting offering to Belfast, which reinforces the hospitality sector’s determination and commitment to bounce back from the pandemic.
“Entering from Royal Avenue we have started the transformation of an iconic building, which was a Haymarket from the end of the 19th Century. We are delighted to be part of Belfast’s regeneration for the next generation, and all of us who aren’t quite old enough to remember the Haymarket but have watched Belfast grow and evolve”.
Visitors to the reimagined venue will see a total transformation to the bar and the arcade, which will combine a chic, relaxed vibe with cheeky local references to add to its atmospheric appeal.
A spacious outdoor arcade provides further space for alfresco dining and exclusive VIP areas are also available for guests to pre-book for celebrations or corporate meet-ups.
Haymarket will serve street food an all-day menu, including loaded fries, nachos, pizzas, burgers and vegan dishes. The venue also includes a dedicated gin bar on the first floor, complete with up to 40 brands, while an expanded drinks menu will offer classic and bespoke cocktails and champion local liquor, beer, and ale.
While entertainment will be stropped back until further covid-19 restrictions have been eased, the venue hopes to showcase the best of local talent and musicians later this summer.
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